The Calm Cocoa Meditation
enjoy the full Calm Cocoa experience…
To get the most out of Calm Cocoa we suggest trying the full experience of a mindful hot chocolate meditation to help you connect with the sensory deliciousness of your drink.
Either self-guide yourself through the steps below or click on the video above to listen as you sip.
This is just one way for you to create your perfect Calm Cocoa Moment - but there are many more so we suggest exploring what this means for you…
Step 1: getting settled
Prepare your hot chocolate, stirring slowly and breathing in the aromas. Pour it into your favourite mug and let it cool a little while you sit somewhere quiet and get comfy. Take a few gentle breaths in and out, letting yourself settle.
Step 2: using your eyes
Start by looking at the chocolate. What colours do you see on the surface or maybe you notice where the light hits it? You might even pay attention to where the hot chocolate has splashed up the side of your mug.
step 3: connecting with touch
Wrap your hands around the mug, feeling its warmth. Sit for a minute, enjoying the soothing heat and the connection with your hands.
step 4: starting to smell
Lift the mug to your nose and gently inhale the rich chocolate aromas - what can you smell? how does it make you feel? You could even see colours connected to what you smell or it might bring back memories.
step 5: embracing taste
Take a sip, slowly, moving it around your mouth. Notice the flavours and how it feels. Roll it over your tongue and taste – is it sweet, salty, sour, bitter or even umami? (Umami is a Japanese word the fifth ‘basic’ taste we detect on our tongue)
Let the drink slip down your throat, and rather than rushing on to the next mouthful, pause. You might notice the feeling of the warmth into your chest or just ‘check in’ with how you’re feeling.
step 6: repeat
Taking your time, repeat slowly, noting each mouthful. Take a little break between each sip and notice how you are at the particular moment, trying not to judge whatever comes up if you can.
step 7: to finish
Finish with one final gentle deep chocolatey breath, really letting the chocolate aromas and sensations flow down and fill your body.
You might even bring a little chocolatey smile to your mouth. Take your hot chocolate calmness into the rest of your day…